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THEY SERVED WITH COURAGE - I
Little is recorded of the gallantry and sacrifice of Jewish Americans in our military
since the nation's founding. This and the next column will tell something of that
story, citing a few by name and giving voice to the nameless many who had taken
up arms to preserve freedom and democracy.
Jewish military figures have also worn the uniforms of other countries
with distinction. Australian Sir John Monash was supreme commander of his
nation's forces in Europe during World War One. Major General Alexander
Von Eis won two of the Austro-Hungarian empire's most honored military
awards. A dashing British general, Stephen Lakeman was the esteemed "Mazar
Pasha" to his Ottoman troops.
Napoleon personally presented Captain Alexandre Marcquefoy with
a Legion of Honor for bravery. Lieutenant General Harvey Weinrub led
Russian defenders in the fierce battle of Stalingrad, a turning point in the war.
Rear Admiral Benjamin Samson took command of India's naval forces during
the 1965 war with Pakistan. Others were closer to home.

URIAH LEVY
(1792-1862) b. Philadelphia, PA Commodore
The distinguished naval officer began his career as
a boy serving in our nation's newborn merchant
marine. He rose rapidly through the ranks with a
growing reputation for seamanship and leadership.
At the outset of the War of 1812, Levy took the
helm of the warship Argus which sank or captured
21 British vessels. He was later appointed to the
highest post in the U.S. Navy--flag officer in command of America's
Mediterranean fleet. Several other accomplishments place his name in history.
Levy led the struggle to abolish corporal punishment, such as flogging, then a
common naval practice. He is also credited with saving Monticello, the home of
Thomas Jefferson, which had fallen into ruin. Levy bought the mansion and
bequeathed it to the government to restore and preserve as a national monument.
•• •••••••••••••••••
••••••••••• MAURICE ROSE
(1899-1945) b. Middletown, CT Major General
The son of a rabbi who served overseas in World
War One, Rose joined the military as a young
officer who rapidly advanced in rank. Promoted to
brigadier general and chief of staff of the Second
Armored Division, he helped defeat German forces
in North Africa and negotiated the unconditional
surrender of the enemy in Tunisia. "Old Gravel
Voice," nicknamed for his gruff and crusty manner, earned his second star on
taking command of the Third Armored Division which battled its way through
France, Belgium and Germany. Rose was tragically killed in combat as the war
drew to a close. Regarded among the most heroic officers fighting the Nazis, he
was given the Congressional Medal of Honor--one of the highest ranking soldiers
ever to win that award.

JUDITH RESNICK
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(1949-86) b. Cleveland, OH Astronaut The :
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explosion of the shuttle Challenger in 1986 ended
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the life of the first Jewish astronaut in space. She
was not new to such a voyage, having earlier logged
145 hours as a mission specialist aboard Discovery.
Her credentials were impressive. An electrical
engineering degree in 1970. Professional experience
as a design and biomedical engineer with major U.S.
organizations. A Ph.D. before joining Xerox as a senior systems engineer.
Resnick was also a proficient classical pianist, and one of six women chosen for
space flight among more than 8,000 applicants. During her first mission, she was
seen worldwide on TV operating Discovery's long robotic arm. In testimony to
her sacrifice was the comment of a woman whose lifelong dream was to adventure
in space and "...do everything there is to be done."
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